The 6'2" 185-pound UTEP signee is the first St. Thomas More Cougar to win the award since Lyle Mouton was named player of the year following the 1986-87 season. The annual award is given each year to an athlete who not only boasts athletic excellence, but also academic excellence and strong positive character both on and off the court.

Touchet averaged 18.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game last season and helped lead the Cougars to the Class 4A state semifinals. He also maintained a 4.0 GPA and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in addition to volunteering on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, The Extra Mile's adopt-a-family initiative and Miles Perret Cancer Services' Games of Acadiana.